Software Test Engineer (St. Petersburg)

About the Company

Our client is an internationally recognized manufacturer of aerospace products, automotive components, and orthopedic surgical tools, headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

About the Role

We are seeking a Software Test Engineer to lead end-to-end test strategy and automation for enterprise web applications (React UI) and APIs. This role will own quality across CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments (Azure/AWS), ensuring scalable, reliable, and compliant software delivery, while supporting validation practices aligned with regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Define and execute test strategy (unit, integration, API, E2E) based on risk and system criticality
Build and maintain automated test frameworks across UI (React), APIs, and backend systems
Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines with quality gates, reporting, and release readiness checks
Perform API testing (REST, authentication, contracts, negative scenarios)
Implement React UI testing (component, integration, E2E) using modern frameworks
Validate cloud deployments (Azure/AWS), environments, and post-release stability
Conduct performance and load testing for critical systems
Incorporate security testing practices (basic SAST/DAST, dependency checks)
Create and maintain SDLC documentation, test plans, and validation artifacts
Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and business teams for release planning and quality improvements
Mentor team members on automation, testability, and quality best practices

Deliverables

Test strategy and release test plans
Automated test suites (UI, API, integration, E2E)
CI/CD-integrated test pipelines and quality dashboards
Performance and security test reports
Validation-ready documentation (for quality/compliance systems)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or related field
3+ years in software testing/QA with strong automation experience
Proficiency in at least one language (JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, Python, or Java)
Experience with React UI testing and modern web applications
Strong API testing skills (REST, JSON, authentication)
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Git, pipelines)
Experience testing cloud-based applications (Azure/AWS)
Knowledge of performance and security testing practices
Experience working in ERP/manufacturing environments preferred

Preferred Skills

Experience with Docker/Kubernetes
Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
Experience in regulated environments (ISO 13485 / medical / manufacturing)
Exposure to observability tools (logs, metrics, monitoring)